Double Bass · Wizz Air vs. Ryanair
Wizz Air vs. Ryanair for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Wizz Air: no cabin, no extra seat; Ryanair: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Wizz Air: Unklar; individuell verhandeln, typisch 100–250+ EUR; Ryanair: Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt) and route.
Last verified: Wizz Air 2026-07-10 · Ryanair 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Wizz Air | Ryanair | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Transport bei Wizz Air extrem schwierig; als Sondergepäck nur nach Einzelfallprüfung | Kontaktaufnahme mit Ryanair-Kundenservice erforderlich; wird generell nicht akzeptiert |
| Max. dimensions | Ca. 200 x 80 x 50 cm — übersteigt alle Limits deutlich | Kontrabass ueberschreitet alle Ryanair-Gepaecklimits (Kabine und Aufgabe) |
| Approx. cost | Unklar; individuell verhandeln, typisch 100–250+ EUR | Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt |
| Restrictions | Wizz Air kann den Transport grundsätzlich ablehnen; kein Anspruch auf Beförderung | Ryanair akzeptiert Kontrabaesse generell nicht, da sie die maximalen Aufgabegepaeck-Masse ueberschreiten. Alternative Transportwege empfohlen. |
The Rules in Detail
Wizz Air (W6)
Wizz Air is generally unsuitable for double bass transport — the airline may refuse carriage entirely.
Full policy: Double Bass on Wizz AirRyanair (FR)
Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
Full policy: Double Bass on RyanairFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Wizz Air?
- Wizz Air is generally unsuitable for double bass transport — the airline may refuse carriage entirely.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Ryanair?
- Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
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